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A US military official says Washington has paused arms sales to Taipei over munitions stockpile concerns linked to the Iran war. The remarks come amid questions over US commitment to Taiwan’s defense after President Donald Trump suggested arms sales could be a bargaining chip with China.

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00:00A U.S. military official says Washington has paused arms sales to Taipei amid concerns over ammunition stockpiles due to
00:07the Iran war.
00:09We have done some military, foreign military sales to them.
00:13It's just right now we're doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for
00:19Epic Fury, which we have plenty.
00:21But we're just making sure we have everything, but then the foreign military sales will continue when the administration deems
00:29necessary, sir.
00:31The remark was made during a congressional hearing on Thursday.
00:34It comes amid concerns over U.S. commitment to Taiwan's defense after President Donald Trump suggested arms sales to Taiwan
00:41could be a bargaining chip with China.
00:43Taiwan's presidential office has responded to the latest developments.
01:10Lawmakers are reviewing a special defense budget bill, which will be used to buy U.S. weapon systems.
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